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Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit RN

Overview

20-bed adult cardiac ICU with all private, monitored rooms
12-hour night shifts
Every other weekend and every other holiday
Float to every level of care and take a full team

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Illinois
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
BLS issued by American Heart Association
CVICU (2 years of experience)
CVICU experience within the last year
Prior travel experience required
Experience working with Cardiac patients
Experience working with STEMI patients
Experience working with NSTEMI patients
Experience with swan-ganz catheters
Experience with arterial lines
Experience with temporary pacemakers
Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Ability to titrate vasoactive drips (dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, esmolol)

Preferred

ACLS
CCRN
More than 3-5 years of CVICU experience
Experience with immediate post-op patients
Experience with VAD and transplant patients

Clinical Setting

Patient population includes post open heart surgical patients, CABG, valves, CABG/Valve, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids, post cardiovascular procedures, STEMI, unstable angina, unstable N-STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, targeted temperature management, transcutaneous pacing, transvenous pacing, severe heart failure, TAVRs, cardiac-related ICU events, ventilated patients, overflow patients from other ICUs including COVID patients
Soon to include post VAD placement and post heart transplant patients
Common equipment and therapies include IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz, ECMO, external pacemakers, CRRT, ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, heated high flow, and nitric oxide
Common lines include PICC, midlines, CVC, Swans, and arterial lines
Temporary pacemakers are used frequently
Philips monitoring is used
Charge nurses are present 24/7 and may take teams at times
House supervisor is present 24/7
PCTs are available
Respiratory therapists are available 24/7

Schedule

12-hour shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a
No self-scheduling for non-AHU Mission Partners
No block scheduling

Submission Requirements

Last four digits of SSN
Middle initial
Requested time off
Negative drug screen

Facility

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

3.7rating(92 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

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ICU - Intensive Care Unit (RN)

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Short Term Acute Care
644 beds

ADDRESS530 Northeast Glen Oak AvenuePeoria, IL 61637

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Peoria, IL

About

The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.

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